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FBI says it interviewed FedEx mass shooter last year

Apr 16, 2021 7:46 PM EDT

Associated Press,

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – The FBI says that last year it questioned the man who fatally shot eight people at a FedEx plant in Indianapolis. Paul Keenan is the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Indianapolis field office. He said Friday that agents questioned 19-year-old Brandon Scott Hole after his mother called police to say that her son might commit…

Lawsuit: Police drew gun on driver whose headlights were off

Apr 16, 2021 7:41 PM EDT

Associated Press,

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – A lawsuit says a South Carolina police officer drew a gun on a young Black driver whose only infraction was driving with his headlights off. Noah West was headed to a fast-food restaurant last month when an officer pulled him over. The officer conducted a traffic stop after earlier reports of gunfire nearby. The lawsuit says…

US setting up $1.7B national network to track virus variants

Apr 16, 2021 5:45 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The Biden administration says the U.S. is setting up a $1.7 billion national network to identify and track worrisome coronavirus mutations whose spread could trigger another pandemic wave.

Former VP Pence undergoes surgery to implant pacemaker

By Jill Colvin

Apr 16, 2021 12:52 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Former Vice President Mike Pence has undergone surgery to have a pacemaker implanted. His office says that Wednesday’s operation in Virginia went well and that Pence “is expected to fully recover and return to normal activity in the coming days.”

Equal Pay bill passes House, could face challenges in Senate

The measure passed 217-210 in the House Thursday, but some it faces little chance in the Senate

Apr 15, 2021 10:40 PM EDT

Associated Press,

(ABC NEWS) —WASHINGTON — House Democrats approved legislation Thursday that they say would help close the gap between what men and women are paid in the workplace, though the measure faces little chance of overcoming Republican opposition in the Senate. The bill, which is supported by President Joe Biden’s administration, passed 217-210 on a mostly party-line vote. It is the…

Video: Chicago boy wasn’t holding gun when shot by officer

Apr 15, 2021 9:32 PM EDT

Associated Press,

This image from Chicago Police Department body cam video shows the moment before Chicago Police officer Eric Stillman fatally shot Adam Toledo, 13, on March 29, 2021, in Chicago. (Chicago Police Department via AP) CHICAGO (AP) – Disturbing bodycam video shows a 13-year-old boy appearing to drop a handgun and begin raising his hands less than a second before a…

SC House passes bill adding African American documents to required college course

Apr 15, 2021 9:23 PM EDT

Associated Press,

(AP) – The South Carolina House has approved a bill that would revise a required college course on America’s founding that hasn’t been changed since 1924. The bill passed 91-12 on Thursday after Republicans agreed to a Democratic amendment that the class include “one or more documents that are foundational to the African American Freedom struggle.” The semester-long course would…

Swanson’s RBI single caps rally in 9th, Braves beat Marlins

Apr 15, 2021 5:11 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Dansby Swanson’s RBI single with the bases loaded capped Atlanta’s two-run rally in the ninth inning and the Braves beat the Miami Marlins 7-6 Thursday to snap a four-game losing streak.

Officials say Olympic cancellation, no fans still an option

Apr 15, 2021 4:24 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Two officials in Japan’s ruling LDP party on Thursday said changes could be coming to the Tokyo Olympics. One suggested they still could be canceled, and the other said even if they proceed, it might be without any fans.

Chauvin won’t testify at murder trial in Floyd’s death

By Amy Forliti, Steve Karnowski and Tammy Webber

Apr 15, 2021 11:35 AM EDT

Associated Press,

The defense at the murder trial of former Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd has rested its case without putting Chauvin on the stand, wrapping up after two days of testimony to the prosecution’s two weeks. Chauvin informed the court Thursday that he will not testify, saying he would invoke his Fifth Amendment right not to take the stand.

Author: Associated Press

FBI says it interviewed FedEx mass shooter last year

Lawsuit: Police drew gun on driver whose headlights were off

US setting up $1.7B national network to track virus variants

Former VP Pence undergoes surgery to implant pacemaker

By Jill Colvin

Equal Pay bill passes House, could face challenges in Senate

The measure passed 217-210 in the House Thursday, but some it faces little chance in the Senate

Video: Chicago boy wasn’t holding gun when shot by officer

SC House passes bill adding African American documents to required college course

Swanson’s RBI single caps rally in 9th, Braves beat Marlins

Officials say Olympic cancellation, no fans still an option

Chauvin won’t testify at murder trial in Floyd’s death

By Amy Forliti, Steve Karnowski and Tammy Webber

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